Forspoken
2023 action role-playing video game
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| 2023 | The game received mixed reviews, with only 30% of critics recommending it according to OpenCritic. |
| 2023 | The game's dialogue style became an internet meme, drawing widespread criticism for perceived awkwardness and poor quality. |
| May 2023 | Square Enix announced the absorption of Luminous Productions back into the main company, signaling significant organizational changes for the studio after Forspoken's release. |
| February 2023 | During a financial results briefing, Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda acknowledged that Forspoken's sales were 'lacklustre' and presented a significant financial risk to the company's earnings. |
| January 2023 | Forspoken was the seventh best-selling game in the United States during January 2023, indicating its initial commercial performance. |
| January 2023 | Forspoken's first week sales in Japan showed 29,055 physical units sold for the PlayStation 5 version, ranking as the third best-selling retail game in the country. |
| January 24 2023 | Final release date for Forspoken after two previous postponements. |
| January 24 2023 | Forspoken was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows platforms, marking the official launch of the action role-playing game developed by Luminous Productions and published by Square Enix. |
| October 11 2022 | Second planned release date after the initial delay from May 24, 2022. |
| May 24 2022 | Originally scheduled release date for Forspoken before the first delay. |
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